Franz Rosenzweig

Jewish theologian and philosopher (1886–1929)
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Franz Rosenzweig
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Franz Rosenzweig

Summary

Franz Rosenzweig is a human[1]. Born in Kassel[2], he… he was born on December 25, 1886[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on December 10, 1929[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], translator[7], historian[8], Bible translator[9], and theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kassel[2], Franz Rosenzweig…
  • Franz Rosenzweig passed away in Frankfurt[4].
  • Franz Rosenzweig was born on December 25, 1886[3].
  • Franz Rosenzweig died on December 10, 1929[5].
  • Burial took place at Neuer Jüdischer Friedhof (Eckenheimer Landstraße)[12].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's father was Georg Rosenzweig[13].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's mother was Adele Alsberg[14].
  • A child of Franz Rosenzweig was Rafael Rosenzweig[15].
  • Franz Rosenzweig held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Franz Rosenzweig worked as a translator[7].
  • Franz Rosenzweig worked as a historian[8].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's professions included Bible translator[9].
  • Franz Rosenzweig worked as a theologian[10].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Franz Rosenzweig is The Star of Redemption[18].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's religion is recorded as Judaism[19].
  • Franz Rosenzweig is recorded as male[20].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's Commons category is recorded as Franz Rosenzweig[22].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's archives at is recorded as Kassel University Library[23].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's archives at is recorded as Leo Baeck Institute New York[24].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's archives at is recorded as Vanderbilt University[25].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's archives at is recorded as Dartmouth University[26].
  • Franz Rosenzweig's archives at is recorded as University Library Freiburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Franz Rosenzweig's place of birth was Kassel[2]. He was born on December 25, 1886[3]. His father was Georg Rosenzweig[13]. His mother was Adele Alsberg[14].

Education

Franz Rosenzweig was educated at University of Freiburg[17]. He studied under Hermann Cohen[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], translator[7], historian[8], Bible translator[9], and theologian[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Franz Rosenzweig is The Star of Redemption[18]. Things named for him include Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[29], a religion-related award[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1968[32] and 65694 Franzrosenzweig[33], an asteroid[34].

Personal Life

A child of Franz Rosenzweig was Rafael Rosenzweig[15]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[19].

Death and Burial

Franz Rosenzweig died on December 10, 1929[5]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. The cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis[35]. He is buried at Neuer Jüdischer Friedhof (Eckenheimer Landstraße)[12].

Why It Matters

Franz Rosenzweig ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He has been cited as an influence by Alain Finkielkraut[38], a philosopher[39], b. 1949[40], of Poland[41], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[42], specialised in history of ideas[43] and Hugo Bergmann[44], a librarian[45], 1883–1975[46], of Austria[47], awarded the Israel Prize[48], specialised in philosophy[49].

Entities named for him include Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[29], a religion-related award[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1968[32] and 65694 Franzrosenzweig[33], an asteroid[34].

FAQs

Where was Franz Rosenzweig born?

Franz Rosenzweig's place of birth was Kassel[2].

Where did Franz Rosenzweig die?

Franz Rosenzweig died in Frankfurt[4].

Who were Franz Rosenzweig's parents?

Franz Rosenzweig's father was Georg Rosenzweig[13]. Franz Rosenzweig's mother was Adele Alsberg[14].

What did Franz Rosenzweig do for work?

Franz Rosenzweig worked as philosopher[6], translator[7], historian[8], Bible translator[9], and theologian[10].

Where did Franz Rosenzweig go to school?

Franz Rosenzweig was educated at University of Freiburg[17].

Who did Franz Rosenzweig influence?

Franz Rosenzweig has been cited as an influence by Alain Finkielkraut[38] and Hugo Bergmann[44].

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  19. [24] . Internet Archive. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . collections.library.vanderbilt.edu. Retrieved . collections.library.vanderbilt.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . ead.dartmouth.edu. ead.dartmouth.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [18] . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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